Problems When the Palm HotSync Version 3.0 Program Is Installed (271480)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q271480 SYMPTOMS
After you upgrade to Windows Millennium Edition (Me) and try to start your computer or use your modem to synchronize or check e-mail, you may receive the following error message:
An Error has occurred.
vcomm(5) XXXX:XXXXXXXX
Press Enter to get back to Windows. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart computer.
Unsaved data will be lost.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if the Palm HotSync version 3.0 program is installed on your computer before you upgrade to Windows Me and the HotSync cable or cradle is currently connected to your computer.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, obtain and install the latest version of the HotSync program from the following Palm Web site:
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| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/28/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbHardware kbprb kbProd2Web KB271480 |
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